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by Sheree McDonald Four years ago, my husband and I got into the worst fight we’ve ever had. I won’t go into the details of that argument, but it was …

by Miz Tee Of course we are expecting it! They did it to Spider Man, Wonder Woman, Game of Thrones, even Desperate Housewives. The Nigerian movie industry has become that …

by Sarah Allen I grew up in a Christian household, but not a fundamentalist one. My parents were strict, but I didn’t have a problem with it. I was focused …

by Staff writer Following the death of world-famous scientist, Stephen Hawking, who was also an atheist, popular atheist page, Atheist Republic, asked its group of atheists and agnostics how they’d …

by Staff writer She has a beautiful 6-year-old daughter named Genesis. Born in a one-room shack on a former slave plantation near St. Matthews, South Carolina, with no running water …

by Staff writer Veronica is a 2017 Spanish horror film released on Netflix on February 26, 2018. It has since its release received positive reviews from critics and moviegoers, including …

by Miz Tee A married New York City-based pastor, Tommy Clark, has left members of his congregation shocked after he accidentally posted a photo of him kissing another man on …

by Shaney Vijendranath When I decided to blog, I knew I had to be prepared for criticism. I was OK with that because I felt it was more important for …

by Staff writer Wheelchair-bound and largely unable to speak, yet it didn’t stop him. Renowned scientist, Stephen Hawking is the true definition of inspiration.Here are some of the professor’s precious …

by Vivek Gupta Sex is one of the most normal, natural things in life. Indeed, it is what causes life to be. That is why the urge to “do it” …

by Staff writer Award-winning physicist and influential author Stephen Hawking died early Wednesday morning, a family spokesman confirmed. He died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours …

by Ron McMullin I was young at the time, working in a factory in the deep south. I watched two large black men harass a small blonde worker who was …

by Brenden Shucart When I tested positive in the spring of 2005, it felt like the end of the world. HIV was this boogieman that I had been taught to …

by Lord Omidan As a millionaire, I lead a rigidly scheduled life. I wake up every morning at 5 am without an alarm clock. I don’t use an alarm clock …

by Staff writer Talk about social media influence! Reality TV star Kylie Jenner wiped a whopping $1.3 billion (£1bn) off Snapchat’s stock market value after tweeting that she no longer …

by Staff writer Three days ago, Rihanna shared a dance video of a Lagos-based young dance crew, Dream Catchers, dancing to a song by Wizkid on Instagram, to celebrate her …

by Craig Charles Online rumours claim that a disgruntled worker at a Pepsi factory has contaminated bottles of the soft drink with HIV-infected blood during the production process. This warning …

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by Staff writer Beating the Bugatti Veyron, the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is currently the most expensive car in the world. With only nine units built, the machine is valued at …

by Staff writer The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris Kpotum, has advised health workers in Nigeria to avoid flamboyant lifestyles. He said they should rather live simple lives in order …

by Gloria Ezeh 1. This is me coming in for the interview: 2. This is me the next day after getting the job: 3. How the security man reacts: 4. …

by Staff writer Following constant crisis between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in the state, the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has presented 18 pick-up trucks and 100 motorcycles to militia …

by Staff writer If you opened Instagram this weekend to post something to your story and despite all your tapping couldn’t get the GIF stickers to work, you weren’t alone. …

by Staff writer The animated Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast” will be given a new life at a Hollywood Bowl live concert in May. The all-star cast includes Zooey …

by Staff writer Last night’s premiere of top singing competition American Idol had a very memorable moment when new judge Katy Perry gave a 19-year-old boy his first kiss. And …

by Staff writer Is the human design perfect? Hardly! Contrary to popular belief, we are not made by some super-intelligent sky being who did no mistakes. We are however what …

by Ugonna I used to call myself a feminist — used to think that I am one. I think feminism is a humanist concept as well as a social movement. …

by Staff writer Asking for advice online can be a little tricky; most times you don’t get what you need! On a popular online forum, a Nigerian man seeking advice …

by Staff writer Impostor syndrome is a psychological condition where an individual thinks of themselves as a fraud and incompetent failure, despite evidence that indicates they’re skilled and quite successful. …

by Staff writer Marvel’s first black superhero film Black Panther made a strong debut in China, taking in more than $63 million this weekend and helping it cross the billion-dollar …

by Shannon Liao Cultural critics have had a lot to say about how Black Panther’s Erik Killmonger is a sympathetic villain, and how black viewers can identify with his point …

by Duncan Riach In the early 2000s, I was an early employee at a Silicon Valley technology company that designs and markets cutting-edge computer processing chips. When I started, there …

by Staff writer Set in 1962, The Shape of Water follows the unusual love story between Elisa, a mute cleaner who works at a secret government laboratory and a human-like …

by Staff writer Speaking to digital magazine Porter Edit, for which she covered, one of Hollywood’s most-celebrated black actresses chipped in about the game-changing opportunity that came with playing Annalise …

by Staff writer Naomi Campbell and Skepta lit up the timeline last week when the first pictures of their upcoming British GQ cover landed online. Skepta (born Joseph Junior Adenuga) …

by Zeus Aint it TRUE? Stay woke guys!!!

by Fionola Meredith I never used to miss an International Women’s Day march. Too much was at stake not to attend: our atrocious lack of reproductive rights, sexual discrimination, the …

by Staff writer Women workers in Spain marked International Women’s Day with an unprecedented strike targeting gender inequality and sexual discrimination. Unions said 5.3 million women had joined the 24-hour …

by Staff writer The Yorubas are the predominant people of South-Western Nigeria, known for their lush culture, hospitality and remarkable appreciation of the good life. To every Yoruba person, these …

by Staff writer A female civil servant in Lagos State, Nigeria, has been left in coma after a severe encounter with her house girl, local media reports. According to Punch …

by Staff writer Viola Davis is one of the brightest stars in Hollywood today, even gone on to achieve the much coveted ‘Triple Crown of Acting’ position (a term used …

by Staff writer When award-winning actress Jodie Foster and Jennifer Lawrence appeared onstage at the 90th Annual Oscars on Sunday night to present the award for Best Actress, audiences were …

by Staff writer The winds are blowing in from the east so you know what that means: Mary Poppins is coming back! Disney Studios has just released the first trailer …

by Staff writer While it is mostly the opposite in many countries, more than 500 doctors and residents in Canada, as well as over 150 medical students, have signed a public letter …

by Laze Maze At 27, here are 5 things that I let go of that surprisingly turned my life around: 1. My Religion: I am an Atheist now, and I can …

by Staff writer World-famous drag queen and host of VH1′s critically acclaimed “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise, RuPaul, is facing backlash for comments he made last week about allowing openly transgender …

by Staff writer So we stumbled on this tweet about Hollywood and Black Panther and it got us thinking real deep things: See a screenshot of the tweet below and …

by Staff writer Beside schooling us all on feminism, seems another thing top feminist Nigerian writer can do really well is look gorgeous. Now as a well-known outspoken feminist we …

by Miz Tee Naked dresses are perhaps the most impressive of all red carpet feats. While they may not always make the best-dressed list, they do require a certain breed …

by Staff writer “Someone like You” is a song by British singer Adele. It was written by Adele and Dan Wilson for her second studio album, 21. It is the …

by Gloria Ezeh All of the best looks at the just concluded 2018 Oscars: 1. Jennifer Garner 2. Jane Fonda 3. Beanie Feldstein 4. Nicole Kidman 5. Emily Blunt 6. …

by Staff writer Two Indonesian men were caned in 2017 in front of a jeering crowd as a punishment for gay sex. The Muslim-majority country is one of many world …

by Staff writer Over 70 years ago, in the multi-landscape US state of Colorado, a farmer beheaded a chicken and it refused to die. Mike, as the bird was named, …

by Staff writer There’s been a reported surge in the number of black cats being adopted in the US after the huge success of Black Panther film. The Marvel movie …